Now, inspired by reading many many posts and listening to web casts in biggerpockets, I want get my foot wet into a buy and hold small multi-family homes.

Now you go to sell and its worth only 80% of the appraisal, less another 8% for selling costs, and you have to bring a big wad of cash to the table to get rid of it.Now, I may be totally all wet here.

@Rogers MarquessConsider having the reputable HVAC company install a float switch or wet switch in the HVAC system’s condensate pan.  

I was also sick of the morning formations (in the cold/wet), and constant training requirements.

I want to get my feet wet, but I am truly nervous.

I want to get my feet wet and start small and learn as I grow into bigger properties and deals.

You get your feet wet with collecting rent, writing leases, finding good repair people that you will develop long term relationships with, etc. 4.

@Milind Mathur, if this is your first deal and you have no crew or good connections with contractors, having two houses built for $700K may not be easy for you.There are many factors like zoning, lot size, do you have alley, do you have utilities, .....If you are just starting, you can get your feet wet with something like pre-approved DADU plan from the City of Seatlte.

Are we diving in too quickly to go after a 6 plex instead of a single family or duplex first to get our feet wet? 

I am new to the real estate investment game and trying to get my feet wet.